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The Complete Implosion of Riverdale
🕑 Added 2024-11-11 21:32:52 +0000 UTCMy beloved Patrons.
The time is finally here.
An evening three years ago, Riverdale humiliated me.
Today, I take my vengeance.
This is the most fun I've had making a video in a long time. I’ve never fallen out of love with video essays, but i think a medium that is so hooked into your emotions and state of being, means its going to become a lot harder when things are rough. The last two years, for a multitude of different reasons, were rough.
This was for many reasons, some im happy to get into, some i am not, but buying a house was one of the biggest. I’m the first person to buy a house in Ireland under the profession “youtuber”. What this meant was that there was no precedent for what my job “was” in the eyes of lenders, and despite having a decent monthly income (thank you), the vast majority of banks I went to wouldn't consider me for a mortgage. This multiplied by a truly nightmarish Irish property market meant that when i did find a bank, I grew extremely anxious that if my income from youtube was to drop, they may take it as a sign of instability, and cancel the application. On top of this, michelle was working a job she really, truly hated, mainly for the purposes of keeping the banks happy, and so I’d take it hard when house deals would fall through. One in particular really broke my heart, collapsing four months after we had paid the deposit.
There’s a kind of pressure thats good for creativity, and a kind that is very bad, this was the very bad kind, and I started to feel infinitely more pressure in making vids, which resulted in being tired all the time and making less videos. This compounded with multiple other not good things, my man got cancer (she beat it and is doing great) i was constantly injured and couldn’t train, and experienced several other things that, I really, really wish I hadn’t.
However, in the last few months, particularly after we finally did get a house (one that we both really love), things have, honestly, calmed down a lot, life has been chiller than it has in a long, long time, to the point i don’t really know how to process it. My general level of anxiety is way down, I’ve gotten help with running the business, ( which was in truth slowly crushing me, but that is a post for another day), Im back to training four times a week, and most of all, i really, really loved making this video.
I am so happy with how this video turned out, and I think that’s a direct result of being in a better place, and a HUGE part of that is you guys. Even in video dry periods, the patreon remained strong, and it was one of the few things that kept me sane even when adsense was dropping and i was terrified the bank would cancel the mortgage (which thankfully, never happened).
I wouldn’t be here without you all.
So genuinely.
Thank you.
Not sure why I felt a need to explain it all so thoroughly, but i guess i feel like i've alluded to two years being “hard” and now that im in a better place, wanted to level with you guys about what I meant.
I know its been rough for a lot of you this last week, and I wish there was more I can do, but I hope this very silly video gives you an hour of reprieve and comfort.
I need some rest now, but ill be back on the discord soon.
Dokapon streams resume Friday.
More Review Hole coming soon.
Thanks again
John/ SEW
Comments
Keima Kuuhaku
My name wasn’t in the credits. Hope it’s there next time
Jessica Dorenbos
Didn't see mine either :c
SaveFerris711
same!
Gary
Another banger video about Riverdale. I have to check this show out, just the insanity and roller coaster of themes and ideas is something I need to see. Thank you, Mr. Patchwolf
Chris Nicholas
My name wasn’t in the credits 😭😭😭 Oh well 😂😂
NarrowEbb
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so glad you and Michelle are both happy with the place you've secured and it's so inspirational to hear that you have a property and land in your name!!! I'm genuinely so happy and proud of you both and can't believe how far you've come since I heard you recording in a closet at E3 I'm so genuinely happy that you have stability and a level of security in your day to day life that is also comfortable. I don't think any of us felt like we deserved/needed an explanation but for myself it's so lovely to hear any kind of update that things are better for you. Genuinely so happy for you both and I hope you're stepping into a season of comfort, self care and enjoying the present, you deserve it.
Ch1m1changa
WE'VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS!
Sellsword Arts
Sorry that you've been having such a tough time. Your videos are always excellent, and everybody can see the effort you put into them. Obviously take care of yourself first. But I understand that YouTube can be a lot of pressure. Thanks for sharing your passion with us!
wirilome
I've been wondering when this day would come! Very exciting
BLB
Hey uh...you know you used "your" instead of "you're" at the end of the text explanation of saying "7-episode behemoth". Just so you know.
Peter Mc Cafferty
Flashing a certain FBI related wikipedia article and at the moment you did... priceless
GhaltaTrial
Really liked the original riverdale video, it's one of the better ones to get a sequel. Also would it be possible to hit me up with Discord access? I tried DMing but you never responded
Retrotainment
Very excited for the video and equally as amped for things to stabilize for you and yours 💜 If you return to MAGfest we’ll have to find a special way to commemorate this all in some form…maybe another equally ridiculous piece of clothing 🤔
Greg Sheppard
Aw man that's Riverdale jumping near the top of the watch list. As I need to warch the last 3 seasons Riverdale now as I kind of want to see it through my own eyes before watching a video essay on it. I want to see just how many more dumb jobs/vocations/things they get Archie to do
Jeremiah
I love you're videos so I'm glad that you're having a better time making them!
Anne
So glad you’re doing better, you deserve this reprieve ❤️ You bring joy into ppls lives and everyone knows how fucking hard you work. Hope Michelle’s doing well and has found/will find a job she loves!! You’re crushing it and we all appreciate and know the effort you put in to make your videos great. All the best to you!
Big Pete
"Geetar" had entered my common parlance too!
vince
hey, really pleased that you both can take a breath! sounds like instead of giving up something of yourself in exchange for creations you're proud to give us, you're getting back to the sort of projects that give us *and you* something substantial in return (i mean sure, money is necessary, but not sufficient to make all of this sustainable) anyway, i completely forgot the topic of the original Riverdale video, so this feels like a 2 for 1 deal 😄
BTRide
Thanks for sharing a bit of yourself. I am sure that is hard and weird to do with a bunch of strangers that pay you money. But it’s because you are genuine and really good at what you do that you attract us all to the things you make. Thanks for making this stuff. When people are having a rough time, it really does brighten their day. And gives a little relief from the pressures of the day, and the world, and dealing with everything that entails. I appreciate what you do. A lot. Thanks.
thisguy
So happy things are calmer and happier for you! Congratulations dude, excited to watch the vid! The original is one of my favorites of yours
Elias Rosner
Ah Riverdale, the gift that keeps on giving. (Or is it taking?) As someone who watched, and reviewed, the show every week, this distillation and analysis felt like a vindication of my time and (as always) is a joy. Glad to hear things are calmer! Sucks to hear it was such a rough period.
Outback Mac
You’re a legend, John. Thank you for this — I loved the original Riverdale video (fkn hilarious) and know I’m gonna love this one too. Sending big congratulations to you and Michelle again on the house, and hope your time of stress gives way now to a long, well earned, period of relaxation. The past week has been a little tough for my fiancée and I too, and this is gonna be a really cool video to escape in. Thanks again for doing what you do. You make so many people’s lives better. ❤️
VTK Productions
I am so excited for this! Me and my wife had riverdale watch parties with my best friend remotely and we’d all say “lol Archie Andrew’s and his guitar” whenever he had any issue so can’t wait watch this video!
